We recommend you use one sample bottle for each sample point. Do not mix samples from more than one tap into the same bottle as this can dilute a positive result and gives no indication of the affected outlet.

We require a full 250ml sample to be able to perform this test. Refunds will not be offered where minimum sample requirements are not met.

Description

Legionella Testing Analysis Sample Pack

Guidance for when to test can be found in HSG274 Part 2page 40. Or in your Legionella Risk Assessment if you are a business. If you don’t have a Legionella Risk Assessment for your site you may be breaking the law. Speak to us today about your requirement for a Legionella Risk Assessment.

You must not mix more than one sample per bottle, please ensure one sample bottle is used per sample outlet.

Legionella analysis has never been easier – simply click and pay and we will send you a sampling pack and instructions.

You collect the sample and post it back to us in the pre-paid package provided.

How long does it take?

We will start your legionella analysis immediately and send you the testing results as soon as they are available. – With the standard Legionella culture test It takes at least 10 days to confirm a negative result, positive results will be reported as soon as observed. For this reason no (early) news is good news. If you require a test with results much sooner our new pPCR rapid Legionella test can provide unaccredited results in less than 24hclick here

Unlike other labs which simply give you results, Feedwater, specialise in solving water related problems so we can explain what the results mean and can provide a full range of services to help you resolve your problem.

What systems should be sampled?

Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers (At least quarterly)

Healthcare premises (Recommended quarterly)

Care homes (Recommended quarterly)

Domestics where temperatures are inadequate to control Legionella (As Required until problem is resolved)

Buildings where biocides are used instead of temperature (Recommend quarterly until control is established)

Chemistry and other Micro Sample Kits available

Remedial Action following results

In healthcare, the primary concern is protecting susceptible patients, so any detection of legionella should be investigated and, if necessary, the system resampled to aid interpretation of the results in line with the monitoring strategy and risk assessment

>100 cfu/l and
up to 1000 cfu/l

Either:
■ if the minority of samples are positive, the system should be resampled. If similar results are found again, review the control measures and risk assessment to identify any remedial actions necessary or
■ if the majority of samples are positive, the system may be colonised, albeit at a low level. An immediate review of control measures and a risk assessment should be carried out to identify any other remedial action required. Disinfection of the system should be considered

>1000 cfu/l

The system should be resampled and an immediate review of the control measures and risk assessment carried out to identify any remedial actions, including possible disinfection of the system. Retesting should take place a few days after disinfection and at frequent intervals thereafter until a satisfactory level of control is achieved

Either:
■ if the minority of samples are positive, the system should be resampled. If similar results are found again, a review of the control measures and risk assessment should be carried out to identify any remedial actions necessary or
■ if the majority of samples are positive, the system may be colonised, albeit at a low level. An immediate review of the control measures and risk assessment should be carried out to identify any other remedial action required. Disinfection of the system should be considered

>1000 cfu/l

The system should be resampled and an immediate review of the control measures and risk assessment carried out to identify any remedial actions, including possible disinfection of the system. Retesting should take place a few days after disinfection and at frequent intervals afterwards until a satisfactory level of control is achieved.

About the Analysis

Notes: Legionella testing analysis takes at minimum 10 days to complete, however, if analysis is showing positive for legionella earlier than this you will be notified immediately. For this reason no (early) news is good news.

Please ensure that you post your samples the same day that you collect them and, because our lab is shut at the weekend, plan your sampling so they arrive with us between Monday and Friday i.e. its best to sample between Monday and Thursday but be aware of any bank holidays.

I found Feedwater on Google when looking for Legionnaires Disease water testing. The website gave clear info on their services and fees plus a straight forward application form. I received the pack within days, followed the instruction on water testing and returned the sample as instructed. Within the stated time I received the results by email.

I will use Feedwater again and would certainly recommend them

Rated 5 out of 5

Colin Haggarty –08/01/2016

A very simple test for Legionella in a property which I rent out. The kit arrived promptly with clear, specific instructions on how to conduct the test. The sample was then sent to the Feedwater lab in the enclosed, pre-paid package, and the results e-mailed back in the form of a certificate. The certificate is now lodged with our Letting Agent, complying with current legislation. Feedwater also advised to do a Risk Assessment, and e-mailed a simple form, which I have also completed and lodged with the Agents. Excellent service and support from this company.

Rated 5 out of 5

Andrew Aylmer (verified owner)–01/03/2016

We have used Feedwater for a number of years now, mainly for legionella process water testing by post. This has worked well for us and now that we need a site water system risk assessment we have asked feedwater to complete this for us although in the early stages we are confidant that this work will be carried out to to our satisfaction.

Rated 5 out of 5

John Fraser (verified owner)–16/03/2016

This is the third year that we have used Feedwater to carry out our water sampling to test for Legionella. The process is quick, efficient from placing our order on line for sample bottles to getting the final test results certificates. Highly recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5

Ian Lowes (verified owner)–15/02/2017

Quick delivery of sample bottle and results spot on

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Feedwater Ltd is a UK water treatment company established in 1976 specifically to supply products and services for the treatment of water for steam boilers, cooling towers, building services and industrial processes.

We were helping prevent Legionnaires' Disease before most people had even heard of it.

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